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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 175.06 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 175.06 and 125.79 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 175.06 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/175.06 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 175.06 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 22,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020.30/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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